Bad news for Messi, Argentina as Croatia threatens rotation
ROSCHINO, Russia (AP) They are hardly the words Lionel Messi and Argentina wanted to hear with their World Cup future hanging in the balanc... JUNE 24, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Who's in, who's out and possible scenarios at the World Cup: JUNE 22, 2018
Messi needs to dig deep to end Argentina’s woes at World Cup
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) It looked like a defeated army surrendering to the enemy, humiliated. Grim faces avoiding eye contact, paradin... JUNE 22, 2018
RECAP: Croatia stuns Messi, Argentina, 3-0, at World Cup
Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates are on the verge of World Cup elimination. Croatia is moving on. JUNE 21, 2018
Argentina conquered, Croatia’s next task to avoid ‘euphoria’
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) After sweeping aside Lionel Messi and Argentina at the World Cup, Croatia's next challenge is to stay grounded... JUNE 21, 2018
The Latest: Ex-FIFA President Blatter meets Putin at Kremlin
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Thursday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 21, 2018
The Latest: Schone replaces Kvist for Denmark vs Australia
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Thursday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 21, 2018
Messi dogged by Ronaldo, history as Argentina meets Croatia
MOSCOW (AP) Lionel Messi is going to have a hard time keeping up with Cristiano Ronaldo at this year's World Cup. JUNE 21, 2018
Messi dogged by Ronaldo, history as Argentina meets Croatia
MOSCOW (AP) Lionel Messi is going to have a hard time keeping up with Cristiano Ronaldo at this year's World Cup. JUNE 21, 2018
The Latest: Iran fending off Spain at halftime in Kazan
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Wednesday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 20, 2018
Say what? Croatia coach: Argentina the ‘easiest game for us’
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic's analysis of the World Cup game against Argentina required a double take. JUNE 20, 2018
Modric scores 1, sets up another as Croatia tops Nigeria 2-0
KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) Even in a more defensive role, Luka Modric can still lead the attack. JUNE 16, 2018
RECAP: Croatia capitalizes on Nigeria own goal, penalty to take lead in Group D
Luka Modric was the man of the match for the Croatians JUNE 16, 2018
The Latest: Fearsome trio to lead French attack v Australia
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Saturday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 16, 2018
The Latest: Long ride leads to World Cup for Croatia fans
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Saturday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 16, 2018
Croatia fans cycle all the way to Russia for World Cup
KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) Some soccer fans will follow their teams anywhere to see them play in the World Cup. JUNE 16, 2018
WORLD CUP: Tiny Iceland continues to live the dream
WORLD CUP: Tiny Iceland continues to live the dream JUNE 16, 2018
Croatia’s golden generation keen to live up to expectations
KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) For Croatia's golden generation, the great expectations held by key players outshine even those of the team's fana... JUNE 15, 2018
Youthful Nigeria faces experienced Croatia midfield
KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) The youngest team at the World Cup will need to grow up fast. JUNE 14, 2018
WORLD CUP: Tiny Iceland continues to live the dream
The thunderclap is headed to Russia. JUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Star-studded Croatia has potential to shine
Even with the talent oozing through the squad, Croatia only squeezed through the playoffs to qualify for a second straight World Cup. JUNE 11, 2018
FIFA World Rankings List for June
ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings for June (last month's rankings in parentheses): JUNE 7, 2018
Modric, Rakitic headline Croatia’s WCup squad
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) With their clubs duties behind them, it's time for Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic to focus on the World Cup. JUNE 4, 2018
Tite uneasy over Mastercard food rewards for Neymar goals
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) There are some things money can't buy. And one of them seems to be Brazil coach Tite's approval of a Mastercard cha... JUNE 2, 2018
Douglas Costa, Augusto to miss friendly against Croatia
LONDON (AP) Brazil winger Douglas Costa and midfielder Renato Augusto will miss Sunday's friendly against Croatia in Liverpool, raising fur... JUNE 1, 2018